150+ teams applied, but only 12 builders made it to the final stage! Today, we're announcing those 12 top-notch teams that will be presenting at the 10X Founders Demo Day on May 1. This wasn't a random selection. Every project was evaluated on product quality, team credibility, traction, token model, and market fit. No shortcuts. No connections. Just execution. Here's who made the cut: 🟢 @OptimaiNetwork 🟢 @RhunaIO 🟢 @DeCharge 🟢 @Bentodotfun 🟢 @Zetarium_ 🟢 @CredShields 🟢 @CryptoAlgebra 🟢 @LitecoinVM 🟢 @MoneyFiHub 🟢 @backyard_fi 🟢 @0xPulsePlay 🟢 @ContextProtocol On May 1, these 12 projects will step on stage in front of one of the sharpest VC panels we've ever assembled: @BTC_Mick — Investor, @DraperVC. Program Manager, BitcoinFi Accelerator. @AhanRajgor — Head of Investments, @BlockchainFF @jessiexiao_eth — Ecosystem Ventures Principal, @Starknet. Founding team at Matchain. @dunleavy89 — Head of Venture, @VarysCapital @al_nechaev — Partner, @FundersVC @CharCrypto96 — Analyst, @Magnus_Fund @eddybitcoin — CEO, @CoinsiliumGroup Every project is pre-vetted. Every judge deploys capital or runs infrastructure. This isn't a showcase. It's a stress test. Built together with @yellow__capital, @Yellow, @Chain_GPT, @CointelegraphAc, @LunarStrategy, and @cedehub. 📅 May 1, 2026 · 🕙 13:00 UTC 🔗 luma.com/x1uvhjxj

We're thrilled to welcome @CharCrypto96 as a VC judge at 10X Founders Demo Day! Analyst at @Magnus_Fund — a venture firm that has backed 200+ projects across Web3, supporting early-stage teams with capital, product strategy, and growth. Charles specialises in M&A, fundraising, and strategic partnership introductions — the kind of hands-on post-investment work most funds outsource or skip entirely.